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Buddy ... will he or won't he be included in Hawthorn's side? Source: News Limited

HARRY O'Brien and Lance Franklin have both been given the all-clear to return, while Joe Daniher will light up the Friday night stage for the Bombers.

Franklin and Sam Mitchell were both named as massive inclusions for the Hawks ahead of Friday night's top-of-the-table blockbuster against Essendon.

The Bombers swung five changes, losing Stewie Crameri (ankle) and Dustin Fletcher (back), but will also welcome back David Zaharakis.

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O'Brien returns for the Pies after three weeks out following his publicised spat with Nathan Buckley and ankle problems.

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The Pies will also unveil prized draftee Brodie Grundy. The ruckman was at one stage rated a top-three talent last year, before sliding all the way to Collingwood's first pick at No. 18.

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The South Australian will debut against GWS, which overlooked the impressive talent five times.

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Geelong has rested Mark Blicavs ahead of its clash with St Kilda, but Stevie Johnson, Taylor Hunt, Mitch Brown and George Horlin-Smith will all bolster Chris Scott's side after its shock loss to Adelaide.

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A depleted West Coast will travel to Etihad Stadium to face the Western Bulldogs on Sunday. The Eagles have lost Nic Naitanui, Darren Glass, Luke Shuey and Mark LeCras all to injury as their year from hell continues.

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Patrick Ryder finished with only 68 points last week against the Giants – his second-lowest return in any match this season. Jarryd Roughead’s 69 points against the Bulldogs was his worst score since the season opener.

Gold Coast Suns vs Carlton

Tom Nicholls has averaged 104 points a game at Metricon Stadium this season – ranked second at the club behind Gary Ablett. Matthew Kreuzer finished with 125 points when he last played there in Round 22 last season.

Melbourne vs North Melbourne

Colin Sylvia was Melbourne’s top ranked player last week against Brisbane courtesy of his 104 points – his fourth ton for the year. Scott Thompson led the way for his side against Carlton amassing 126 points.

Collingwood vs GWS Giants

Despite averaging 99 points a game across his past three matches, Heath Shaw’s value hall dropped by a combined $50,300. Averaging 83 points a game in that time, Callan Ward’s price has plummeted by $59,400.

Geelong Cats vs St Kilda

In his past five games against the Saints, Corey Enright has averaged 106 points a game – ranked second at the club. Lenny Hayes has averaged 113 points a match in that time – ranked second at the club.

Fremantle vs Adelaide Crows

Stephen Hill has averaged 28 more points in wins compared to losses this season – the third-biggest differential at the club. Dayne Zorko has averaged 25 more points in wins this season – the third-biggest differential at the Lions.

Port Adelaide vs Brisbane Lions

Of Just Westhoff’s 152 points last week against St Kilda, 86 were recorded in the final term alone. Pearce Hanley finished with 113 points against Melbourne, with only seven of these recorded in the final term.

Western Bulldogs vs West Coast Eagles

Ryan Griffen has averaged 123 points a game this season – the third-most of any midfielder in the competition. Josh Kennedy has averaged 101 points a match – the equal fourth-best return of any key forward in the league.

Sydney Swans vs Richmond

Daniel Hannebery enjoyed his biggest price rise of the year last round against West Coast, increasing by $33,800 after scoring 145 points. Trent Cotchin also enjoyed his greatest jump, rising by $16,900 after his 137 points against Fremantle.

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